Papa cast his line and I watched the poor, fat worm wiggle all the way to the water. We sat in silence. I texted with Jake and Liz about my misery, stuck at the farm all summer because of my insubordination. I complained about the hummingbird-sized mosquitoes, my grumpy, righteously retired, back-woods preacher grandfather and his no television, video games, or world-wide-web allowed in my home, rules.

“If you’d put that thing away, we might have us a conversation.” Papa stood to recast his freshly baited line. Another victim destined for a watery grave.

“We’re not really staying out here until you catch supper, are we?”

“You doubt my fishing abilities, Boy?”

“Hell---o-there, yes I do.”

“I told you, watch yo…” Distracted by a slight tug on his line, Papa gave it a quick jerk. It jerked right back at him.

“I do believe I caught us some supper.” His big ‘ol eyes looked at me like he’d seen Santa crawling back up through the chimney…if he believed in Santa, that is.

“Whoa, Papa, you’re rockin’ the boat something fierce.”

Papa tugged and reeled and tugged and reeled. “Git the net ready, Boy.”

“What net?”

He glanced over to the shore where his net lay. “Oh, for cryin’ out loud. I finally get a big ‘un and don’t have my net?”

We wobbled. Papa barked out orders. I stood to help him and heard a *plop*.

“My phone!” I instinctively dove in head first to save my lifeline and rocked the rowboat. Still submerged, I heard a loud splash on the other side.

I surfaced and chucked my phone into the unmanned vessel. Fear and adrenaline kicked in. I swam around and found Papa treading water, reeling in his catch like nothin’ ever happened.

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Every aspect of great writing displayed here. I have a short list of potential authors for this piece. Can't wait to see if my hunch is correct. Great story, and a just right title. Not sure if it's fully on topic, but well written - no doubt.

Yes, this was a delightful read! I was thinking if this were real, Bobby (or Rob) may think it punishment now, but in actuality is making some precious memories with his grandparents that will be treasures when he is older! Excellent job on this!